Jazz

A new disc featuring commissions for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra reveals the charms of a once-popular composer who deserves wider recognition.

The lauded composer, multi-instrumentalist, and MacArthur Fellow talks about the diverse influences and ideas behind his latest recording.  

A tribute to Wayne Shorter’s work makes room for tunes by Dave Balakrishnan and others.

The local scene develops a lot of jazz talent. Meet a pair of players who are ready for bigger challenges.

The jazz legend has two new boxed sets, with much more still to come.

The lauded jazz vocalist takes up residence with an all-star combo in Hotel Nikko’s newest music venue.

One half of Los Hermanos, the documentary film, is bringing a new concerto to Festival Napa Valley.

He’s one of the giants of the jazz world, but he’s never settled for just one genre. SFCV has your guide to the pianist/composer’s staggering output.

Listen in this week as the “mama bear of the Bay Area jazz scene” reluctantly wraps up her long run on KCSM.

Incorporating everything from jazz to Sumerian choruses into her work, the Iranian-born polymath never stops creating. She talks with SFCV about her latest projects.